Julia W. Haley is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Oklahoma State University, where she specializes in elementary music methods and teacher training. Dr. Haley holds a B.M.E. degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, M.M.E. and Ph.D. with Kodaly Emphasis from the University of Oklahoma. In addition, she has earned a Kodaly Certificate from Silver Lake College in Wisconsin, and has achieved certification in Orff Levels I -III through Oklahoma Baptist University and Memphis State University.

Dr. Haley is an active member of MENC/OMEA, ACDA/OCDA, OAKE/OKE, AOSA/Central Oklahoma Orff Chapter, and has held offices in several of these state organizations. When time permits, she enjoys writing materials for music leaders and children: Dr. Haley co-authored a book with Betty Woodward entitled Using Kodaly and Orff in the Church, published by Genevox, and she has also written children's choir curriculum materials for Lifeway music resources. Throughout a 25-year teaching career, Dr. Haley has been continually involved in making music with children. Currently, she is founder and conductor of the Stillwater Honor Choir, a community choir for children in grades 3-8. She is a frequent clinician for public school music teachers and children's choirs throughout the region.